Weight training
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In this post, I´m going to discuss how to use the hips and torso in a press without the bounce – sometimes called “Press 1.0” – for lifters who are unable to incorporate the dynamic start. This explanation comes from the Starting Strength Coach Andrew Lewis. The correct use of the press incorporates a layback,…
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Bar position at the start of each pull is critical. In this post I´ll explain the method coach Rusty from Wichita Falls Athletic Club utilizes for getting reps 2+ set correctly without spending time searching for the sweet spot. Today we’re going to talk about the deadlift, particularly the second, third, fourth and fifth rep.…
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In this post we discuss how to keep up the gym with appropriate organization, operation of equipment, and cleanup. Respect the place you train. Mess is a this is a minor deal in most gyms, but in a formal gym like Wichita Falls Athletic Club the plate racks are organized in a specific way. Each…
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In this post I’m going to explain about what to do if you can’t get chin ups. Whether you’re a client or you are in the gym doing this yourself, you might not be able to do chin ups right off the bar. Generally we put in chin-ups on our light pulling day, so we…
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The right shoes are an essential tool for developing strength as they improve your relationship with the floor and allow you to train more effectively. Common features of a good shoe for strength training include a stiff, non-compressible sole, slight heel, adequate toe box, and metatarsal strap. Starting Strength coaches always recommend weight lifting shoes…
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In this post I´m going to explain how the leg press can be used to incrementally load a new trainee to develop the leg strength needed to squat. A leg press machine is one of the most constant features of commercial gyms all over the world. Everybody’s got a leg press machine because it allows…
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In this post I go into detail on using a 3 vs 4 inch belt for lifters of different sizes on different lifts. Can you get into proper extension and set your breath with a good Valsalva maneuver? Does the belt jam into your ribs, pelvis or glutes? Choose wisely.
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One of the biggest problems lifters face, especially those pushing heavy weight, is managing their rest periods. You need to recover enough to be able to give a strong effort, but you don’t want to cool down so much that you lose that readiness. But what happens when the most primal of urges interrupts that…
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Mark Rippetoe is the author of the Starting Strength method. This strength training method is the most succesfull way to increase your strength levels, and it’s suitable for all audiences: children, adults, and seniors; men and women; and those with fitness goals or those looking to improve athletic performance. It’s important to mention that for…
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Mark Rippetoe is the author of the Starting Strength method. This strength training method is the most succesfull way to increase your strength levels, and it’s suitable for all audiences: children, adults, and seniors; men and women; and those with fitness goals or those looking to improve athletic performance. It’s important to mention that for…
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